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Life on the Frontline: Neonatal Nursing and Pre-Hospital PIPER Retrieval

The Nurse Break

Thank you for the opportunity to shine a light on the role of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). I want to start by saying how much I love my job and the talented team of nurses, doctors and patient transporters I work with on a daily basis. What is a Nurse Practitioner?

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9 Careers for RNs Beyond the Hospital Bedside

Every Nurse

A significant amount of travel is required to reach different locations in the region, and strong communication skills are critical. This may include writing articles, blogs, educational pamphlets, white papers, or website copy. Certification and job-specific education are required to fill this role.

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Skin failure: A historical perspective

American Nurse

1980s: Kennedy lesion Fast forward to the 1980s, when Karen Lou Kennedy, a nurse practitioner in a 500-bed mid-Western long-term care facility, observed that some residents rapidly developed skin breakdown, usually on their buttocks, and died within 6 weeks to months. Skillful communication and empathy can help prevent litigation.